Venice

Al Giardinetto

Just behind the Piazza San Marco, this restaurant has a large private courtyard welcoming guests during good season. Seafood courses and Venetian specialities are served by Severino family.

Al Timon

Warm and local atmosphere in this little osteria where they serve great Italian vintages by the glass. If you're adventurous, try their tasty tripe. Good music inside, some table by the canal in the summer. Reservations on evenings is essential.

Al Vecio Canton

This small and atmospheric restaurant/pizzeria will absolutely enchant you. Famous for its traditional style pizza and seafood pasta, you will not only get it all at affordable prices (pizza from €7.50, pasta from €10, wine from €5/half litre), but you're also served by a most friendly and hearty staff. They top it off with a free home made digestivo (mostly vodka and lemon) at the end of your meal, just to make 100% sure you'll be coming back for more.

Mon Wed-Sun 12:00-15:00, 18:30-22:30·Pizza from €7.50; pasta from €10

Antico Dolo

An old seafood restaurant close to Rialto bridge: food comes from the adjacent Rialto Market daily. A complete dinner excluding wines could cost €35 each more or less.

Antico Martini

A luxury restaurant, favorite among the famous names of culture and business, the Antico Martini also attracts expert gourmets and famous personalities since the 1800s who come to enjoy unforgettable flavors. Beautiful detail and restaurant decor, romantic atmosphere. The site has been a restaurant since 1720, with the venue being open since 1952.

Open all days

B - Alla Vecchia Pescheria

Nice and simple restaurant, also with al fresco dining in the small square. Friendly staff. Try the local specialties.

Cip ciap

Also sells delicious takeaway pizza by the slice (or slab) at similar prices. They also serve very tasty mini pizzas per kilogram.

Gelateria Alaska

Ice cream made with natural ingredients by Carlo Pistacchi, not only the owner but an artist, a poet and a philosopher.

11AM-10PM, opening times vary

Gelateria Il Doge

Excellent ice cream, all made on the premises (a rarity in Venice). Plenty of vegan options.

Il Refolo

Nice restaurant at a small piazza. Very good pizza as well as a decent menu.

Pizza about €10, four-course meal with wine €60

La Bitta

This busy but friendly restaurant is in the more studenty area of Dorsoduro, and attracts a mixture of locals and tourists. They have some excellent Italian dishes, which are reflected in the prices, plus they have a great selection of wines.

Meals served 18:00-23:00, closed in August

La Perla Ai Bisatei

Not an easy osteria to find but it is truly worth the detour for the kind service and cuisine.

Osteria Ae Cravate

This little restaurant is frequented by the professors of the nearby university. Warm welcome and a good eat. Try their raw artichoke salad or their fish of the day.

Osteria Ai Do Farai

Serves fresh shell fish. Taste their spaghetti al dente with razor shells.

Osteria Enoteca Ai Artisti

An excellent restaurant, small but comfortable with a few tables alongside a tiny canal. Food is fresh and delicious, not too expensive. Large selection of wines. Menu changing daily.

Meals from €20-25

Osteria Mocenigo

Little restaurant frequented by locals. Be sure to try their antipasti. Excellent desserts too.

Open Tue-Sun·€40 for two-courses meal with wine

Pizza al volo

Sells superb pizza by the (extremely large) slice in Campo Santa Margherita for approximately €1.80 a slice, €5 a whole pizza. It is by the fresh fish stall under a green awning.

Restaurant La Caravella

Historical place near St. Mark's Square, known since the 1960s, it has become a must if you like traditions. Offers some typical dishes and a large selection of wines. From May to September service is in a traditional courtyard.

Open every day all year round

Ristorante Al Conte Pescaor

Cozy restaurant with a terrace serving fish dishes and sea food pasta

Trattoria Andri

Serves local Venetian seafood delicacies such as squid in ink over polenta (not as bad as it sounds), shrimp scampi and octopus, among other more common dishes. Water is served in Murano glass vases. Inside, pictures of celebrities who've eaten here line the walls, such as Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta Jones. Dine on the terrace, nice ambiance. Locals seem to prefer this place.

Trattoria Antiche Carampane

In the heart of Venice, steps away from the Rialto Bridge, is this renowned restaurant where distinguished Venetian cuisine is served in a familiar setting.

Trattoria Busa alla Torre Da Lele

Masiol Gabriele

A typical trattoria, frequented by both tourists and locals. Excellent food.

Two-course meal with wine: €30

Trattoria da Romano

Famous people, including royalty, visited the place. The walls are covered with their photo's.

Acqua e Mais

Small plates

Ae Bricoe

Fondamenta dei Ormesini, 2684

Antica Osteria Ruga Rialto

Seafood specialties

Antico Forno

A pizzeria

Arcicchetti Bakaro

A bistro

Bacaro Quebrado

Cosy tavern

Bacaro Vintidò

Calle Dona Onesta, 3928/29